2001 GMC Sonoma GMC Sonoma 2001 GMC Sonoma SL 4WD Extended Cab SB Compact Pickup Extended Cab 4WD Linden, NJ/Shreveport, LA An all-new model has been added to the Sonoma lineup for 2001, a four-door Crew Cab, complete with Vortec 4300 V6, automatic transmission, InstaTrac four-wheel-drive system and SLS trim. Powertrain improvements incorporate an advanced control module for the V6 and flex-fuel capability for the four-cylinder. There are also new aluminum wheels with the sport suspension, and programmable automatic power door locks. Sporty styling, fuel-efficient base engine, powerful optional V6. Cheesy interior plastics, low seating positions, spotty build quality. With an aggressive look, available sport suspension, third-door extended cab, snazzy Sportside bed and a strong 4.3-liter V6 under the hood, GMC's Sonoma has been positioned as a more versatile alternative to the traditional sporty coupe. But with the addition of a true, four-door Crew Cab model this year, Sonomas can be configured to suit just about any driving requirement, from people or utility hauler to off-road bruiser. You can choose from three wheelbases, four cabs (regular, two- or three-door extended, and now four-door crew), a short box or long box in Wideside or Sportside versions and two- or four-wheel drive. Then, you still have to consider three trim levels (SL, SLS and SLE), two engines (a four-cylinder or V6), a manual or automatic transmission, and no less than five different suspensions (three for 2WD and two for 4WD models). Whew! Four-wheel-drive models, which have four-wheel disc brakes and GM's electronic InstaTrac transfer case standard, are motivated by a 190-horsepower Vortec 4300 V6 (with 250 foot-pounds of torque). Opt for the 4.3 in a 2WD Sonoma, and it'll deliver 180 horses. The base powertrain is a 120-horse, 2.2-liter four-cylinder mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic is optional on all but the new Crew Cab, where it's standard. Two-wheel-drive buyers can choose from an all-purpose "smooth-ride" suspension, a firmer "heavy-duty" setup, or a handling-oriented ZQ8 "sport" version. With a "high-payload" suspension standard on 4WD trucks, you'll want to order the High-Rider package if serious off-roading is part of your driving mix. Tagged the ZR2 option, High-Riders boast a bigger, reinforced frame, beefy shocks and three-ply all-terrain tires. Inside, Sonomas and Chevrolet S-Series pickups are virtually identical, with a roomy cab and modern dash layout. Center stack controls are canted toward the driver for improved access. Unfortunately, the cloth trim and carpeting feel thin, and plastic used for dash panels and switchgear still looks as though it was sourced from a toy company. On extended-cab trucks, an optional left-side access door makes loading/unloading a breeze, but choosing the three-door cab eliminates one of the rear fold-out jump seats. Outfit a Sonoma with the 180-horse V6 and five-speed stick and add the ZQ8 sport suspension, and this little truck performs as energetically as some sports cars did a decade ago. The curvy Sportside box and sharp, new five-spoke alloys nicely complement the package, turning the Sonoma into a true factory sport truck. Sure, competitors from Ford and Toyota come across as more refined than Sonoma, and the one from Dodge feels large enough to be in a class by itself. But if you're looking for a sporty hauler or just a compact that can carry the whole crew, Sonoma's the hot ticket. Chevrolet S-10 Dodge Dakota Ford Ranger Nissan Frontier 336,000 336,000 336,000 6100,000 NA NA NA 6 4.3 liters V6 190 hp @ 4400 rpm 250 ft-lbs. @ 2800 rpm NA 1383 lbs. 5500 lbs. 205.3 in. 67.9 in. 63.4 in. 3765 lbs. 122.9 in. 41.6 ft. 7.5 in. 39.5 in. NA NA NA 51.6 in. NA 42.4 in. NA 2 Standard Standard Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Rating = Poor Rating = Average Average Not Tested Marginal Marginal 19 gal. 15 mpg / 18 mpg 15 mpg / 18 mpg 285 mi. / 342 mi. 285 mi. / 342 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $17,879 $18,920 7.35% $585 N/A 3% of the Total MSRP SL 2WD REGULAR CAB SB/LB (5M): 2.2L I4 OHV SMPI 8-valve engine; 5-speed OD manual transmission; 525 amp battery with run down protection; 100 amp alternator; rear-wheel drive, 3.73 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; comfort ride suspension, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, HD front shocks, rigid rear axle leaf spring suspension, HD rear shocks; power recirculating ball steering with vehicle speed-sensing assist; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; 19 gal. capacity fuel tank; front license plate bracket, side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with rear step bumper; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; driver's and passenger's manual black folding outside mirrors; 15" x 7" silver styled steel wheels; P205/75SR15 BSW A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, 4 speakers, fixed antenna; 1 power accessory outlet, frontlighter element(s), retained accessory power, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include battery, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, turn signal on; driver's front airbag, passenger's cancelable front airbag; ignition disable; tinted windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 3, bench front seat with fixed headrests, driver's and passenger's seats include 2-way adjustment; vinyl seats, full cloth headliner, color-keyed carpet floor covering, cabback insulator; interior lights include dome light; day/night rearview mirror; glove box with light, front cupholder, driver's and passenger's door bins; argent grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and black door handles. SL 2WD EXTENDED CAB (5M) (in addition to or instead of SL 2WD REGULAR CAB (5M) equipment): 4.1 axle ratio; HD ride suspension, HD rear leaf springs; seating capacity of 5, 60/40 split-bench front seat, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 4-way adjustment, lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment, easy entry, 2 rear side-facing folding jump seats; premium cloth seats; front and rear cupholders, 2 seat back storage pockets and driver's and passenger's door bins. SLE/SLS 2WD (5M) (in addition to or instead of SL 2WD (5M) equipment): 3 power accessory outlets; 60/40 split-bench front seat, center armrest with storage, driver's seat includes 4-way adjustment, lumbar support, passenger's seat includes 4-way adjustment; premium cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full color-keyed carpet floor covering with floor mats; interior lights include front reading lights and body-colored grille. 4WD EXTENDED CAB (5M) (in addition to or instead of 2WD EXTENDED CAB (5M) equipment): 4.3L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; engine oil cooler; part-time 4 wheel drive, auto locking hub control and electronic shift, 3.42 axle ratio; HD ride suspension, front independent suspension with anti-roll bar, front torsion springs, front torsion bar, HD front shocks; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; P235/70SR15 BSW A/S tires; instrumentation display includes tachometer; front bucket seats and full floor console. SLS 4WD CREW CAB (4A) (in addition to or instead of 4WD EXTENDED CAB (4A) equipment): Front body-colored bumper, rear argent bumper, with front tow hooks; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote black heated folding outside mirrors; 15 x 7 polished aluminum wheels, full-size steel spare wheel; single CD player, 4 speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry, child safety rear door locks; panic alarm; deep tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down; sliding rear window; seating capacity of 5; rear bench seat with fixed headrests; interior lights include front and rear reading lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors, dual auxiliary visors and full overhead console with storage. 1SA SL Decor Group ($387) ($450) A28 Sliding Rear Window $103 $120 AJ1 Deep Tinted Glass $99 $115 AM6 Front 60/40 Reclining Split Bench Seat ($172) ($200) C60 Front Air Conditioning $692 $805 G80 Locking Rear Differential $232 $270 GT4 3.73 Rear Axle Ratio $0 $0 GU6 3.42 Rear Axle Ratio $0 $0 M30 Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic with OD $942 $1,095 M50 Transmission: 5-Speed Manual with OD $0 $0 N90 Wheels: 15" X 7" Aluminum (4) $320 $372 QEB Tires: P235/75R15 On/Off Road SBR WOL $187 $218 R6M New Jersey Cost Surcharge $45 $0 UL5 Radio Delete ($172) ($200) UM6 Radio: AM/FM Stereo with Cassette $105 $122 V10 Cold Climate Package $77 $90 ZBF Tire: Spare P235/70R15 AS SBR BW $82 $95 ZM5 Underbody Shield Package $108 $126 ZQ3 Convenience Equipment $340 $395